Idioms and Phrases MCQs with Answers and Explanations for Competitive Exams

Question #681

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Give vent to'.

A. To close a vent

B. To express strong feelings openly

C. To build a vent

D. To suppress feelings

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to release pent-up emotions.

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Question #682

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Glimmer of hope'.

A. Certainty

B. Darkness

C. A bright light

D. A small sign that things may improve

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a faint possibility of success.

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Question #683

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go all out'.

A. To make a full effort

B. To fail

C. To stay inside

D. To give up

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to use all resources and energy.

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Question #684

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go downhill'.

A. To improve

B. To deteriorate in quality

C. To cycle

D. To climb down

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to become worse.

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Question #685

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go easy on'.

A. To treat someone gently

B. To fight

C. To be harsh

D. To punish severely

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to be lenient with.

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Question #686

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go hand in hand'.

A. To separate

B. To be closely associated

C. To walk holding hands

D. To fight

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means to accompany each other.

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Question #687

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go off at a tangent'.

A. To follow the topic

B. To speak clearly

C. To end a speech

D. To suddenly start talking about something different

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to digress abruptly.

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Question #688

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go out of the way'.

A. To make a special effort to help

B. To avoid

C. To ignore

D. To take a shortcut

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to inconvenience oneself for others.

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Question #689

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Go to the dogs'.

A. To walk pets

B. To improve

C. To succeed

D. To deteriorate badly

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to fall into ruin.

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Question #690

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Golden opportunity'.

A. A metal chance

B. An excellent and rare chance

C. A missed chance

D. A bad chance

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means a very favourable occasion.

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Question #691

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Gone with the wind'.

A. Disappeared completely

B. Still present

C. Blown gently

D. A movie

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means vanished forever.

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Question #692

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Good turn'.

A. A good spin

B. A bad deed

C. A full circle

D. A helpful act

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means a favour or kind gesture.

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Question #693

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Grasp the nettle'.

A. To tackle a difficulty bravely

B. To ignore a problem

C. To avoid a plant

D. To be afraid

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to confront a problem head-on.

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Question #694

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Grass is always greener on the other side'.

A. A gardening tip

B. A lawn comparison

C. Contentment

D. Other people's situations always seem better

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
It means to think others have it better.

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Question #695

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Green with envy'.

A. Green in colour

B. Happy

C. Very jealous

D. Eco-friendly

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means being extremely envious.

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Question #696

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Grin and bear it'.

A. To endure pain or difficulty with a smile

B. To cry loudly

C. To run away

D. To complain

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means to suffer patiently.

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Question #697

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Grist to the mill'.

A. A mill's grain

B. Something that can be used for profit or advantage

C. Waste material

D. A useless item

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means any experience that can be turned to one's advantage.

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Question #698

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Guinea pig'.

A. A food

B. A rodent pet

C. A test subject

D. A wild animal

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
It means someone or something used in an experiment.

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Question #699

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Hair-raising'.

A. Terrifying or shocking

B. Dull

C. Relaxing

D. Hair styling

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
It means extremely frightening.

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Question #700

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Select the most appropriate meaning of the idiom: 'Half-baked'.

A. Finished

B. Poorly planned or thought out

C. Fully cooked

D. Delicious

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
It means an idea that lacks maturity.

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